How to Prune the Branches and Leaves of a Lucky Money Tree
Lifestyle knowledge section, an introduction to pruning branches and leaves of a lucky money tree and a diagram of pruning a tall lucky money tree, specifically as follows:
The lucky money tree, known as Adonidia marrugo in Chinese, is a common indoor foliage plant in China. Potted plants always have thick branches and broad, lush green leaves. Small potted plants have few branches and leaves, generally do not require pruning, while large potted plants have lush foliage but are often too dense or disorganized and need to be pruned appropriately. Below, I'll explain how to prune the branches and leaves of a lucky money tree.
One, Pruning Time
It is best to prune the lucky money tree in spring or autumn. The warm environment of March to May in spring is most suitable for pruning, as it allows for ample nutrient supply to the new buds after pruning, promoting stronger growth of new branches and broader, greener leaves.
Two, Pruning Methods
1. Prepare Tools
Prepare special gardening shears for pruning thick branches. The gardening shears are sharp and sturdy, leaving a smaller incision after cutting, which is smoother and helps the wound stay healthy and heal quickly. Also, prepare a pair of gloves to ensure that hands are not scratched or hurt by branches or the shears.
2. Method
Remove all the leaves of the lucky money tree, leaving 3 or 4 young buds on the robust branches, or cut the strong branches to about 10 centimeters in length.
3. Operation
Remove all leaves, which refers to the palmate compound leaves of the lucky money tree, including several oblong small leaves and the petioles at the base of the leaves, leaving the new buds. Also, prune old, diseased, and yellowing branches. If the plant is growing well with dense foliage, prune the weak branches and leaves as well.
Three, Pinching the Top of a Small Lucky Money Tree
For small potted lucky money trees, if you want to maintain a good plant shape and dwarf the plant, pinch the top 2 to 3 centimeters when the main stem is tall.
Four, Precautions
1. Before Pruning
A month before pruning, provide ample fertilizer, such as a thin application of a liquid fertilizer high in nitrogen, and maintain a good growing environment to improve the plant's growth and help the pruned plant have sufficient nutrients to produce new branches and leaves.
2. After Pruning
After pruning, disinfect and sterilize the wounds, and make sure the wounds do not get wet. Temporarily reduce watering, and the plant will grow new branches and leaves in about 30 days.
The above introduction to how to prune the branches and leaves of a lucky money tree and the specific diagram of pruning a tall lucky money tree are provided for netizens to refer to and learn from.